STARDUST News Bytes- September 4

So, it's been a busy week of STARDUST with the MTV VMA's earlier this week. Has everyone recovered from Miley Cyrus's outfits and Kanye West's presidential promise? (LOL)! Anyway, here are some of the top entertainment news headlines this week...just in case you missed it!

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Kermit The Frog has new girlfriend
 The Muppets stars only just split up last month, but Kermit The Frog has already moved on from Miss Piggy. "After careful thought, thoughtful consideration and considerable squabbling, Miss Piggy made the difficult decision to terminate our romantic relationship" Kermit said in a statement in August. Earlier this week the little green frog gave us an update on his relationship status. "While I prefer to keep my personal life private, this is Hollywood, who am I kidding? It is true that I am dating again. However at this time no woman -- pig or otherwise -- is my official "new girlfriend". We are simply close friends" the puppet tweeted. Kermit's new 'friend' is a pig called, Denise and she is the head of marketing for ABC. As for Miss Piggy maybe she'll move on with actor, William Shatner? "Wow! How much did this cost? BTW, is Miss Piggy available?" Shatner tweeted. "Very much available, mon cher. Gimmie a call I'd love to boldly go where no pig has gone before" Miss Piggy wrote in reply to him.

Donald Trump supports Kanye's presidential campaign
Donald Trump supports the idea of Kanye West running for President in 2020. "I wonder who gave him that idea. He said very nice things about me in the past, and he knows my daughter a bit, Ivanka. He's actually a different kind of person than people think, he's a nice guy. I hope to run against him someday" Trump said in an interview with The Rolling Stone. Trump is not the only one supporting Kanye's campaign. Rihanna said that she'd support Kanye's presidential run. 

Ariana Grande teases about her new album
Ariana Grande gave clues earlier this week about her upcoming album, which is reportedly titled Moonlight. "Babies, I'm so excited for the nearby future... (also embracing and loving the present)...but I'm really effing excited for the future. Personally...I consider October nearby future" the singer tweeted. Grande promises that she's "not teasing!!!. I promised y'all I would always tell you as much as I could as soon as I could. Only cause I love you like I do" Grande tweeted. Grande has changed her Twitter bio to simply say moonlight. The singer's third album will be released by the end of this year.

Demi Lovato opens up about father's death
Demi Lovato is opening up about her father's death for her new album. Lovato's estranged father lost his battle with cancer in 2013. "The last song I recorded for the new album was Father. I'm particularly excited for this song. I get very, very honest about the passing of my Dad. My fans expect me to be honest, but what I think people in general aren't going to expect is the way that I sing the song. I took it to a more soulful, gospel kind of sound and it's the song that I think I'm the most proud of on the album" Lovato said. Lovato's new album, Confident is due out in October.

Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger split
Avril Lavigne and her husband, Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger announced their separation in an Instagram post on Wednesday. "It is with a heavy heart that Chad and I announce our separation today. Through not only the marriage, but the music as well we've created some unforgettable moments. We are still, and forever will be, the best of friends, and will always care deeply for each other. To all our family, friends and fans, thank you sincerely for the support". the Sk8er Boi singer said. Lavigne and Kroeger married in the south of France on July 1, 2013. This was her second marriage after her first, to Sum 41 singer, Derrick Whibley ended in 2010. 

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Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight      

   

STARDUST News Bytes- August 21

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It's Friday, which means the weekend is here (TGIF, right?) It also means it's time for STARDUST News Bytes, so here are some of the top entertainment news headlines from around the world...just in case you missed it!

Jennifer Aniston shows off wedding ring
It's been two weeks since Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux tied the knot in a top secret wedding at their Bel Air mansion and now we finally get a glimpse of her wedding ring. The former Friends star was at the premiere of her new film, She's Funny That Way. She was sporting her new wedding ring on the red carpet. Aniston's red carpet appearance signals the end of the couple's wedding celebrations. Aniston and Theroux have spent the last two weeks on a tropical honeymoon in Bora Bora. The exclusive guest list for the wedding included Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Ellen Degeneres, Howard Stern, Chelsea Handler and Lisa Kudrow.

Jennifer Lawrence tops highest paid actresses list
Forbes magazine released its list of the world's highest paid actresses over the last 12 months this week, and at the top of the list is Hunger Games star, Jennifer Lawrence with $52 million. Coming in at second place is Scarlett Johansson, who earned $35.5 million this year thanks to her roles in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Lucy. In third place is Melissa McCarthy. The actress made $23 million over the past year, which could be due to her new clothing line Seven7. This year's list is very much global, with Chinese actress, Bingbing Fan coming in at number four with $21 million. Taking fifth place is none other than newlywed, Jennifer Aniston. I guess she hasn't been plugging that Smartwater for nothing right?

Kelly Clarkson pregnant with baby number two
Kelly Clarkson announced that she's pregnant with baby number two during her concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. "I was not planning on announcing this, but I'm totally pregnant again" Clarkson admitted. The revelation caused a loud cheer among the audience. The 33-year-old revealed that she and her husband had not yet told some of their family members. Clarkson and her husband, Brandon had their first child, River Rose in June 2014.

Liam Payne criticized for homophobic comments
One Direction's Liam Payne came under fire this week for remarks he made on stage during a concert, which some people interpreted to be homophobic. "This is my favourite song off the last album, and it is about trying to find that number one woman in your life, which none of you can relate to, because most of you are girls. Except for the boys in here, you know what I'm talking about" Payne said as he introduced the song, Girl Almighty. The 21-year-old has now taken to Twitter to defend himself against the accusations. "Some people take things too literal these days. I am in no way, shape or form homophobic. That's a ridiculous thing to say and I'm not here to offend people so take it as you will. I'm sorry to those I offended I really am, but there;s no need for some of the things I'm being called" Payne tweeted. 

Cara Delevingne quits modelling
Cara Delevingne is currently one of the most successful models in the industry, but apparently a modelling career is a price that is too much to pay. The 23-year-old says she's "not doing fashion work anymore" in an interview with The Times. Delevingne explained that the demands of the industry has taken a serious toll on both her physical and mental health. "I was like fight or flight for months. It is a mental thing as well because if you hate yourself and your body and the way you look, it just gets worse and worse. Modelling just made me feel hollow after a while. It didn't make me grow at all as a human being" she said. The Paper Towns star has talked about quitting modelling before, revealing that acting is her true passion. The last runway the actress/model walked was the Chanel Fall/Winter 2015/2016 show at Paris Fashion Week in March.

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Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight and News.com.au  

STARDUST News Bytes- August 2

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I know it has been ages since I've done one of these! I really enjoy writing my weekly entertainment news wrap-ups, and I know people enjoy reading them, so here are some of the top entertainment news headlines from around the world...just in case you missed it!

Bobbi Kristina Brown has intimate memorial service
The late Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of music legend, Whitney Houston was laid to rest yesterday. The intimate memorial service focused on spirituality, family and of course music. The service was held at St. James United Methodist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, and it included a loving tribute from Bobbi Kristina Brown's father, Bobby Brown. Many of the 22-year-old's relatives spoke at the memorial, including her aunt, Pat Houston and grandmother, Cissy Houston. A page in the memorial program featured a smiling picture of Brown with the caption "I also will always love you. Love, Daddy", this is a reference to Whitney Houston's popular song, I Will Always Love You. Despite a plea to attend the memorial service, Brown's ex, Nick Gordon was not there. "I loved Krissi with all my heart, and I am destroyed that she is gone and I need to say goodbye. Krissi loved me very much and she would want me there" Gordon wrote in a message to Brown's family. Bobbi Kristina Brown will be buried next to her mother, Whitney Houston in New Jersey on Monday.

Charlize Theron adopts baby girl
Charlize Theron has adopted a second child. A baby girl called August. The 39-year-old worked with an adoption agency for six months before adopting the African-American girl in July. Little August joins big brother, Jackson, 3, who Theron adopted from her native South Africa in 2012. The adoption comes just one month after Theron split from actor, Sean Penn.

Ashlee Simpson welcomes baby girl
 Keeping up with the theme of new celebrity babies, Ashlee Simpson and her husband, Evan Ross have welcomed the arrival of a baby girl on July 30. Simpson arrived at a Los Angeles hospital on Thursday just in time for her due date. The baby girl is the 30-year-old's second child. Her first child, Bronx Mowgli was with her ex-husband former Fall Out Boy bassist, Pete Wentz. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrates 68th birthday
The Terminator star turned 68 years old on Thursday, and celebrated his birthday with his ex-wife, Maria Shriver in Beverly Hills. The pair had lunch at the Montage Hotel with their two daughters, Katherine and Christina. Schwarzenegger's son, Patrick instagrammed a shout out to his father. "68, and you're still bigger than me. When will you let me catch up?!? Happy birthday pops" he wrote. The former governor of California also took time out to record a special video for his fans. "I want to thank everyone for all the birthday wishes. I'm having the greatest time. My 68th birthday, wow. I'm in the gym working out, and now I'm going to have a little bit of lunch with my family, so hasta la vista, and have a great time , OK?" he said.

Kardashian sisters still call Caitlyn 'Bruce'
Khloe Kardashian admitted on Australia's The Project that her family are still adjusting to Caitlyn Jenner's gender transition, including calling her by her new name. "We don't like to say Bruce is gone per se. We, my sisters and I, we will call Caitlyn 'Bruce', and we've been told that's completely fine. She has told us we are allowed to call her any name we want to, because on the phone when she calls me it's still the same voice as Bruce. If I'm not physically with her it's hard to remember in the moment that I'm talking to Caitlyn if that makes sense" the reality TV star explained. Kardashian mentioned that Caitlyn has accepted that she may sometimes still be referred to as Bruce Jenner.

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Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight 

STARDUST News Bytes- June 5

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It's Friday, so that means it's time for STARDUST News Bytes! Here are some of the top entertainment news headlines from around the world this week...just in case you missed it!


Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting baby number two. Kim slams twin and surrogacy rumours
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced the arrival of their second child this week. The reality TV star went on a Twitter rant in order to straighten out rumours that she is expecting twins and using a surrogate. "Can't wait til my website is active. I'm gonna do live video streaming so every time someone talks sh*t I can go blast the f**k outta them. People make up so much even people close who u think are legit. Truth time" Kardashian tweeted. 

Sam Smith can speak again
After three weeks of not being able to talk due to vocal chord surgery,  British singer Sam Smith can finally speak again! In April Smith was forced to postpone his Australian tour after being diagnosed with a hemorrhage on his vocal chords. By May things had gotten worse for the 23-year-old, as he had to undergo vocal chord surgery. Smith instagrammed a photo of Ariel from The Little Mermaid getting her voice back, with the caption I CAN SPEAK AGAIN !!!!!!!! Smith also announced the new dates for his Australian tour. "From all the bad news has come some good news!! Not only am I coming back to make up for the cancelled shows but I get to play bloody arenas!!!! So excited to sing for all of you and apologise personally for my bleeding throat xxxx" Smith wrote.

Kim Richards not to return to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Kim Richards will not be returning for the next season of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,after her recent return to rehab. The reality television star may make a cameo appearance in an episode or two of season six, but she will not be a regular on the show. Richards entered rehab for a fourth time after being arrested for public intoxication at the Beverly Hills Hotel in April. The 50-year-old was recently let out of rehab to attend her daughter Brooke's wedding in Mexico, but is now back. No other official casting decisions have been announced for the new season.

Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted to be president
Arnold Scwarzenegger was in Sydney recently to promote his new film, Terminator Genisys, and he revealed that if he was eligible he would run for president. "Everyone knows that if I was American-born I would probably run for president. I could do a better job than these guys can, trust me" he said. The action star and former governor of California cannot run for the country's top job because of the US constitution's natural-born citizen clause for the offices of president and vice-president. 

Iggy Azalea abruptly cancels US tour
Australian rapper, Iggy Azalea already postponed some of her live dates earlier this year. At the time her team insisted that her act just needed 'more time in development'. On Friday however, all the dates for Azalea's US tour were cancelled. "There will be a new tour planned around Iggy's new record to be released in 2016" ticket holders were told. The 24-year-old was meant to kick off her tour on September 18.

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Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight and The Daily Telegraph      

STARDUST News Bytes- May 29

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So, it's that time of the week again! It's time for STARDUST News Bytes! Here are some of the top entertainment news headlines from around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Big Bang Theory sets up UCLA scholarship
Hit TV comedy, The Big Bang Theory has spent eight seasons making audiences around the world laugh. The show is now making an education in science possible for those who might not be able to afford it. The Big Bang Theory and the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation have joined forces to create The Big Bang Theory Scholarship Endowment at UCLA. The scholarship is aimed at helping financially disadvantaged undergraduates who are looking to major in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 20 students will be selected to receive financial aid from The Big Bang Theory scholarship for the upcoming academic year. The future plan is for five additional students to be selected every year as well. So far the scholarship fund has raised over $4 million (USD), this includes the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation's original donation and additional donations from cast members, producers, crew members and network partners. The Big Bang Theory has roots with UCLA. The show's head science consultant, Dr. David Saltzberg is a professor at the university and Mayim Bialik, who plays Amy Farrah Fowler earned her Ph.D in neuroscience there.

Mariah Carey slams American Idol
Mariah Carey dissed the reality competition show when she appeared on Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O's radio show yesterday. The music icon was asked if she'd ever return for Idol's final season. "Hell no. Absolutely not. That was the worst experience of my life" Carey responded. The pop star then went on to suggest that her feud with fellow judge, Nicki Minaj was mostly an invention of the show. "I don't think they had any intention for us to have a good experience together doing that show. Pitting two females against each other wasn't cool. It should have been about the contestants instead of some non-existant feud that turned into even more ridiculousness. I would never want to be involved with it again" Carey said.

Janet Jackson prepares for her world tour
Janet Jackson was seen preparing for her much anticipated world tour at her rehearsal studio in Los Angeles yesterday. Earlier this month the 49-year-old singer announced that she'll be debuting new music and embarking on a world tour in 2015. Jackson has been spotted rehearsing in Los Angeles since May 16. Janet dropped the bombshell about her new music and world tour just a day before her 49th birthday. "I promised you'd hear it from my lips and now you will. This year, new music, new world tour, a new movement. I've been listening. Let's keep the conversation going" Jackson said.

Lindsay Lohan is finally off probation
After eight years Lindsay Lohan is finally off probation. On Thursday a judge signed off on the 28-year-old's community service hours, agreeing with Lohan and her lawyer, Shawn Holley, that the actress has completed 125 hours of community service stemming from a 2012 reckless driving case. In February Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Mark Young added 125 extra community service hours onto Lohan's original 240 hours, when the court had issues with what Lohan considered to be community service, such as a meet-and-greet with fans for her London play, Speed-the-Plow. Over the course of this month LiLo has been spotted getting her community service done at both the Duffield Children's Center and the TLC Women's Shelter in New York. Lohan's actually been on probation since her 2007 run-in with the law for drug possession and DUI. Lohan took to social media to express herself. "Hard work pays off. Thank you to all those that allowed me to volunteer while in nyc. God bless you all. Amen. Clean slate, fresh start" LiLo tweeted.

Bob Saget and Lori Loughlin officially in for Fuller House
Less than a day after it was revealed that Lori Loughlin would be rejoining the cast of Full House in her role as Aunt Becky for Netflix's Fuller House John Stamos also revealed that Bob Saget would be returning as well. "Last but not least- best piece of casting yet. The great Bob Saget will be joining our show on Netflix- this completes the perfect reunion!" Stamos wrote on Twitter. This means the entire Full House gang will be back together sans Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Jodie Sweetin, who played the role of middle child, Stephanie Tanner revealed that filming could begin as early as July. "We're going to breathe life into their characters and show people what they're familiar with, but do it as adults and have fun with it" Sweetin said.

Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight

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STARDUST News Bytes - May 23

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Sorry for the one day delay of STARDUST News Bytes this week guys! I usually do these on Friday,but I have had kind of a hectic week so without further ado, here are some of the top entertainment news headlines from around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Guy Sebastian gears up for Eurovision
Guy Sebastian will attempt to create history in the early hours of Sunday morning, Australian time. He is Australia's first ever entry into the Eurovision Song Contest. Sebastian will perform his song, Tonight Again, which is already creating a buzz in Eurovision's host city, Vienna this year. The former Australian Idol winner will perform 12th on Eurovision night, just before the interval. "There's been such a huge build-up, numerous run throughs and rehearsals, and as a performer you just build it up and build it up and you just want to get it done so you can breathe a sigh of relief" Sebastian said.

Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis strips down for magazine photo shoot
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis, who played the role of Neville Longbottom on the successful film franchise caused a stir when a photo surfaced of him on Twitter on the front cover of British gay magazine, Attitude. The 25-year-old actor stripped down to show fans his six pack and more for the photo shoot. Lewis's magazine cover even caught the attention of J.K. Rowling, and she shared her thoughts on social media. "Not as bad as watching Dan in Equus, but close. Warn me next time, for God's sake" Rowling tweeted. Lewis responded to the Harry Potter author's remarks "Well this is awkward. Sorry Jo" he tweeted back.

Olsen twins not returning for Full House reboot
Former Full House stars, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who both shared the role of the youngest Tanner child, Michelle have confirmed that they will not be taking part in Netflix's revival of the successful ABC sitcom. The Olsen twins participation in the new series has been in question ever since Netflix announced that it was reviving the beloved comedy in April. "We just found out about it today. I guess we're going to talk to the creators and see what's happening. I'm shocked I haven't heard from John Stamos" Mary-Kate said in an interview last month. This prompted the Olsen twins co-star, John Stamos, who played the role of Uncle Jesse on the show to call bluff on the Olsen's claim that they knew nothing about the revival. "I call bulls***" he tweeted, which has now been deleted. Stamos took to Twitter again on Friday to comment on the Olsen twins decision not to return. "#heartbroken. I understand they're in a different place now and I wish them the best" he tweeted.

Gigi Hadid turns heads at Cannes film festival
American model, Gigi Hadid caught the attention of many people at the amfAR Cinema Against Aids Gala in Cannes this week. The 20-year-old showed up in a boob-bearing white Tom Ford gown. The dress was complete with a thigh high slit. Hadid arrived to the event solo and seemed more than happy to spend it with her good friend, Kendall Jenner. The Cannes film festival was attended by quite a few Hollywood stars, including Sienna Miller, Dita Von Teese, Paris Hilton and Jake Gyllenhaal. 

Maggie Gyllenhaal rejected for film role for being too old
Maggie Gyllenhaal recently struggled to land the role of a lover to an older man in a film because she's in her late 30s. The actress didn't reveal the name of the movie she wasn't chosen for, but she did admit being denied the part made her feel a range of emotions. "There are things that are really disappointing about being an actress in Hollywood all the time. I'm 37 and I was recently told I was too old to play the lover of a man who was 55. It was astonishing to me. It made me feel bad, and then it made me feel angry and then it made me laugh. I don't feel despairing at all, and I'm more looking with hope for something fascinating" Gyllenhaal told TheWrap Magazine.

Information compiled from: The Daily Telegraph and Entertainment Tonight

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STARDUST News Bytes- May 15

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STARDUST weekly tidbits is back this week, with a bit of a name change. I renamed it "STARDUST News Bytes", because I thought it was catchier. Here are some of the latest entertainment news headlines from around the world...just in case you missed them!

Johnny Depp's dogs depart Australia
Mr Depp's two dogs, Boo and Pistol are expected to depart the country in a private jet tonight, after the actor allegedly smuggled his pets into Australia bypassing Australia's strict quarantine laws. "I'm informed that Pistol and Boo are preparing to fly on a private jet back to the United States, which is the best news that I've got. Mr Depp decided he'd step around our nation's laws. Pistol and Boo have had their lives threatened by the actions of Mr Depp, as a consequence" Australia's Agriculture Minister, Barnaby Joyce said in a statement. If Johnny Depp hadn't got Pistol and Boo out of Australia by 9:30am tomorrow the two Yorkshire Terriers would've faced euthanasia. 

David Letterman final guests revealed
David Letterman's three-night farewell begins on Monday, May 18. Tom Hanks will make his 60th appearance on The Late Show and Pearl Jam frontman, Eddie Vedder will also perform on Monday night's show. Bill Murray will be Letterman's guest on Tuesday. Murray was Letterman's first guest on the show, Late Night, which debuted on February 1, 1982 and he was also the first guest on The Late Show when it debuted in 1993. David Letterman's final show will go to air on May 20. "The show will be an hour filled with surprises, memorable highlights, the show's final Top Ten List and more" CBS revealed. 

Kim Richards officially charged for drunken hotel fight
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards has officially been charged for her arrest at the Beverly Hills Hotel last month. On April 16 the reality TV star was taken into custody at 2am for public intoxication. She allegedly yelled at other bar patrons, locked herself in the bathroom and kicked a police officer in the leg. Despite checking into rehab following the incident the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has charged the 50-year-old with three counts of public intoxication, resisting arrest and battery on a police officer. If found guilty of these charges Richards could spend up to two and a half years in jail.

Cate Blanchett reveals same-sex relationships
The Australian actress has opened up about some prior same-sex relationships. Blanchett disclosed that she has engaged in romantic encounters with women "many times". The topic of sexuality came up when the 46-year-old started discussing her role in the upcoming film, Carol. The film is set in 1950s New York, and is about a female department-store clerk [Rooney Mara] who dreams of a better life and falls in love with an older, married woman [Cate Blanchett]. 

Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande team up to sing Crowded House hit
The two paired up for a performance for Miley Cyrus's Happy Hippie Foundation, which is an organisation that helps homeless youths. The girls did their own take on Crowded House's 1986 hit, Don't Dream It's Over. Both Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande were rocking onesies for the duet.

Just as a side note, I've seen the video of Miley and Ariana's performance and it's really good! Despite all of Miley's antics, I have to hand it to her she's very talented with her music. I'll put the link to a Youtube video of the duet below, and let me know what you think! Got any opinions on this week's news bytes? Leave your comments below!

         Video footage: Mileyrics Youtube channel

Information compiled from: Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood and ABC News